Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Bury, BL9 8JT · Bury · primary school
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44th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 3,314 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate Club, participate in multi-sports, and engage in arts and crafts or creative writing. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports programme? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a “warm and nurturing ethos” that is “truly inclusive and welcoming for all.” Leaders have established a “calm and purposeful environment” where pupils demonstrate high levels of respect, self-discipline, and resilience. While safeguarding standards are met and early years provision is strong, the report identifies specific areas in teaching and leadership analysis that require refinement to secure better outcomes.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a “Strong standard,” with staff using “targeted support” and “thoughtful adjustments” to help pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Early years provision is at a “Strong standard,” featuring an “engaging” curriculum where children “flourish in these real-life experiences” and are “very well prepared” for Year 1.
- Inclusion is rated at a “Strong standard,” with leaders identifying needs “early and with precision” and building “positive partnerships” with families and agencies.
- Staff feel “valued and highly positive” about working in the school, appreciating leaders’ care for their wellbeing and workload.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should consistently choose activities that build on prior learning to ensure pupils have “suitable opportunities to deepen their knowledge.”
- Teachers must consistently identify and rectify gaps in pupils’ spelling and handwriting so they write “more accurately and fluently.”
- Leaders should use “more detailed and insightful analysis of performance data” to sharpen their identification of school priorities.
Safeguarding
The report states that “safeguarding standards are met,” meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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